Whether you’re in the area looking for a new home among the Myrtle Beach real estate that we have available or you live here year round, there are always local events taking place that you won’t want to miss. Following are some of the most favorite that come around each year.

Restaurant Week 2015Restaurants all along the Grand Strand will be participating in Restaurant Week 2015 from January 8-18, 2015. This is a 9-day celebration that’s a great opportunity to check out some of the amazing restaurants in the area at discounted prices. Special menus and selections at some of the best restaurants in Myrtle Beach will be available. Participating restaurants include Aspen Grille, The Brentwood Restaurant & Wine Bistro, Castano's Italian Steakhouse, Croissants Bistro & Bakery, The Parson's Table, Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, Cafe Amalfi, Greg Norman's Australian Grille and Sam Snead's Oak Grill and Tavern.

Thunder & Light featuring All That!This show features the original choreography by nationally-renowned clogging group All That! A multi-million dollar laser light show it is produced by groundbreaking producer/director Jeffrey Gilmore. The Carolina Opry's all-new Thunder & Light show is a must-see! This entirely new live production will get you up close and personal with amazing dancing of All That! — the group that has been features multiple times on "America's Got Talent" and at The Carolina Opry for several years — and features the same multi-colored 5-laser show that toured with Pink Floyd and Madonna. Tickets are $29.95 for adults and $21 for children. Thunder and Light featuring All That will be performed at 11 a.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. starting January 17 and going throughout 2015 at The Carolina Opry. Book online or call 800-843-6779.

An Evening with Garrison KeillorOn Sunday, January 25, 2015 at 6 p.m., writer, actor and radio personality, Garrison Keillor, will perform one night only at The Calvin Gilmore Theater. An Evening with Garrison Keiller will feature his personal stories about his childhood, fatherhood and his career. Keillor is known for his works like Lake Wobegon Days and A Prairie Home Companion and has been awarded a Grammy, Cable ACE awards and more.

Conway Chocolate WalkDowntown Conway will host a day of shopping and chocolate delights on Saturday, Jan. 31 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit the local shops and restaurants and enjoy the chocolate treats they've created. Don't forget to grab a goodie bag to bring some of the treats home for later! This annual event is sponsored by Coastal Carolina University, PCRX Computers, HTC and Santee Cooper. There will be 35 businesses participating in the fun event and tickets are expected to sell out. Ticket prices are $18/person and can be purchased online or by phone at 843-248-6260.

If you’d like to look at properties for sale in the Myrtle Beach area or are interested in vacation rentals, give us a call at Sloan Realty, 843-449-0835 or 800-476-1760. We’d be happy to work with you and answer any questions you may have.